Walking Holidays in France

The beautiful French countryside has long been drawing tourists from all over the world, with its dazzling array of scenery including the jagged peaks of the Alps and Pyrenées, the glimmering Mediterranean lapping the coves and bays of the Southern Coast, the rolling vineyards and fields of sunflowers and lavender from Provence to Burgundy to the great Loire with its stunning chateaux.

What better way to experience all this beauty than on foot, wandering amidst forests and stumbling onto picturesque villages in the Dordogne, roaming through plains of wild herbs and colourful flowers beneath the imposing Luberon Massif, lunching at intimate French cafés and staying in lovely rural hotels in Provence. 

Feel the sun and wind on your face, smell the wildflowers or the salty spray of the Atlantic, trek the rugged Pyrénees, reach 3000 metre summits of the Queyras, meander along the scenic wine trails of Alsace or stroll along meandering rivers - there's the opportunity for every kind of walking holiday for all tastes and abilities in France. Depending on your preference, there are guided and self-guided options for walking holidays through the spectacular contrasting scenery of France.

To help with the transport details, our journey planner shows you how to travel by train from London to France to start and end your trip. Below we have selected a few of the best walking holidays the country has to offer, all of which can be reached by train or ferry: